You can find info and get things done with Gemini assistant while you drive, walk, or ride a two-wheeler. Ask it questions and tell it to do things in Google Maps so you can stay focused on the road.
Important:
- Gemini is currently available in many countries and languages. Learn more about Gemini mobile app availability.
- Google Maps uses the Gemini language and voice preferences set for the signed-in account. Learn how to change Gemini’s language.
- Gemini in Google Maps provides answers based on your precise location preferences. Learn how to manage precise location preferences.
Talk to Gemini in Maps
- On your Android phone or tablet, open the Google Maps app
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- If you haven't used Gemini yet, get started with the Gemini mobile app.
- In navigation mode, say “Hey Google” or tap the microphone
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- If "Hey Google" doesn’t work, check if "Hey Google" and Voice Match, which is powered by Google Assistant, are turned on. Learn how to turn on Voice Match.
- Ask Gemini to help with anything.
Tip: Learn how to use Gemini on your Pixel phone.
Get help from Gemini
Get help with Google Maps- Basic navigation controls: Control navigation. For example:
- "Navigate home"
- "Stop navigating"
- "Add stop"
- "Mute guidance"
- "Avoid tolls"
- "Show alternative routes"
- Basic route answers: Get information about your route. For example:
- "What's my next turn?"
- "When will I arrive?"
- “What’s the weather like at my destination?”
- "What's my next stop?"
- Report issues: Submit reports about your route. For example:
- "There’s traffic on the road."
- "There’s construction up ahead."
- "There's a car breakdown that’s causing congestion."
- Search:
- Perform searches along your route.
- Find places near you or your destination.
- Example: “Find me a cafe near my destination that serves tiramisu.”
- Refine search results and add stops.
- Place answers:
- Get information about your destination or search results.
- Example: “What's the most popular dish on the menu?”
- Ask about specific places and landmarks.
- Example: "When does {Place Name} close?"
- Get information about your destination or search results.
- "Call Mom."
- "Send a text to Larry” or "Send an SMS to Sergey.”
- "Play some jazz" or “Stop playing music.”
Important: Google Maps requires apps to be connected to the same account signed into Google Maps. Learn how to use and manage connected apps in Gemini.
- "Summarize my latest emails."
- "When’s my next meeting?"
- "Play music with Spotify."